Iran opens womens training camp amid fears of renewed attacks

Bessent's role leading Operation Economic Outcast has made him one of the Trump administration's top targets of Iranian threats, The New York Times reported.

Iran designates Argentine Navy, Air Force as terrorist organizations

President Trump said Monday he thought the conflict was "going to be ending fairly soon," but some analysts still see little chance of a lasting peace deal.

Poll shows majority of Americans want Congress to prioritise addressing rising cost of living and economic challenges.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there is no need for further major combat operations against Iran

Inflation has remained high, despite some easing in fuel prices caused by the US war on Iran.

France said the cyber unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out an "unprecedented campaign" that caused millions of euros in damage.

Two refuelling tankers and several other aircraft diverted from RAF Mildenhall airbase to other locations, WSJ reports.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: A senior adviser to the command of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force indicated that Tehran's missile industry is self-sufficient and is able to rely on its own domestic production and resources

Iran's missile industry 'more homegrown than Persian carpets',IRGC adviser says A senior adviser to the command of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force indicated that Tehran's missile industry is self-sufficient and is able to rely on its owndomestic production and resources

Iran militarily is effectively over, Trump said, citing the destruction of its navy and surging inflation that he said has hollowed out Tehran's economy.

Trump says hits on Iran could be 'five times bigger' than previous US attacks US president Donald Trump said that renewed attacks on Iran could be "five times bigger" than previous strikes on the country

US issues warnings against travel to six countries in the Middle East The US State Department has warned its citizen against travelling to six Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Syria and Yemen

US aircraft evacuated from second UK base due to alleged Iran threat: Report The US military evacuated aircraft from an airbase in the UK after an alleged threat from Iran, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Trump says war on Iran could be 'ending fairly soon', but warned that US is 'locked and loaded' US President Donald Trump suggested that the war on Iran could end "fairly soon", but warned that the US is militarily "locked and loaded"

"You cannot form a government with Hamas supporters," he added. "You cannot fight Iran and the rest of its followers within extremist Islam if, inside the government, you rely on supporters of extremist Islam." Netanyahu said the government should include all parties of the national camp, including Haredi parties, as well as the other Zionist parties, and should be led by Likud

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that there was "positive momentum" toward ending the US-Iran conflict after meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the White House.

Iranian senior official: 'STOP manufacturing FAKE NEWS about imaginary talks' Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in a post on X late on Monday that the US government is "wrecked" by the war on Iran

Iranian officials dismissed Trump's latest remarks as 'fake news' after the US president suggested a close to the war.

Trump: 'We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this conflict' In a post on Truth Social following his meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, US President Donald Trump said there was "positive momentum toward an end to this conflict". "I had an excellent conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, wherein much was discussed with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump said

US, Qatar talks on Iran negotiations were 'positive': Reports The talks between US President Donald Trump and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Monday were "positive", a source familiar with the matter told Axios

Trump says US ready to strike Iran 'if necessary', Reuters reports US President Donald Trump told Reuters in a brief phone interview on Monday that Qatar and Saudi Arabia are eager for a peaceful solution on the Iran conflict but the US is ready to resume military strikes if necessary

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with US President Donald Trump.

Trump, Qatari prime minister discuss Iran negotiations in 45-minute meeting: Report The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Monday lasted 45 minutes and focused mainly on the negotiations with Iran, a source familiar with the meetingtold Axios.

Senior UAE official says Gulf faces 'prolonged uncertainty' with no settlement to Iran war A senior UAE official warned that the Gulf must be prepared for a long period of uncertainty in which the US and Iran are not able to come to a political settlement to end their war , leaving the region in a state of limbo

France on Monday blamed Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges and summoned the Iranian ambassador, the French Foreign Ministry said.

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged cyberattacks on French supermarket fridges French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corpswas responsible for the cyberattacks on the refrigeration systems of French supermarkets that took place last month

Iran says no plan for US talks unless Washington meets seven conditions Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States unless Washington takes practical steps to meet Tehran's seven conditions, which Iran set out in a June interim agreement with the United States, a senior security official told Iranian state media

"You cannot form a government with Hamas supporters," he added. "You cannot fight Iran and the rest of its followers within extremist Islam if, inside the government, you rely on supporters of extremist Islam." Netanyahu said the government should include all parties of the national camp, including Haredi parties, as well as the other Zionist parties, and should be led by Likud

Iran war: Will Trump's midterm defeat end or entrench the conflict with Tehran? Submitted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 16:29 The greatest victory for both nations would be neither military triumph nor the humiliation of the other, but the achievement of a lasting peace An Iranian demonstrator holds a flag denouncing US President Donald Trump, in Tehran on 4 November 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off The US midterm elections delivered a historic defeat to President Donald Trumps Republican Party, which lost control of both houses of Congress

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Iran negotiations remain unproductive.

China is willing to build stronger ties with Iran and believes that the use of force cannot resolve the issues surrounding Iran, Zhai Jun, China's special envoy to the Middle East, said in talks with Iranian officials.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

US secretary of state says Iran's negotiation demands are 'outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic'.

Trump says Iran land blockade is now in effect, as Tehran threatens to 'rain down hell' if US resumes attacks.

Trump tied avoiding renewed U.S. strikes to progress in talks over Irans nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there has been no progress in talks with the US.

President Trump warns that US forces are 'locked and loaded' and ready to strike, if necessary.

Iran-US tensions rise amid maritime incidents and diplomatic efforts

The U.S. and Iran are on a collision course as tensions in the Middle East simmer.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared details on Saturdayabout a flurry of phone calls he held over the previous 48 hours with counterparts from 12 countries.

Iranian Expert: US midterms show Trump's miscalculations toward Iran

Trump said the U.S. carried out minor strikes on Iran after Iranian media reported two missiles hit Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.

The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario in co-ordination with Fintrac, Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog.

Donald Trump and the Republicans struggle to spin a historic defeat in the US midterms.

Rate hikes could be curbed by an Iran war resolution, slower U.S

Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.

Bob McNally predicts that both Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures will jump above $100.

Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed the risk of renewed U.S.-Iran military escalation after the midterms, alongside prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.

Call comes as Iraq's top diplomat urges armed groups not to join any Iranian retaliation to US attacks.

Putin meets Iran's top security official to discuss regional security and receives a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei.

Deportations of Iranians back to their home country are historically rare, owing to the lack of diplomatic relations between the U.S

Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.

US Vice President JD Vance said in a social media post on Wednesday that the reason Republicans lost the midterm election was because of the Iran war and that the reason for the loss "is obvious to almost everyone."

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress.

Irans IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)announced thattwo oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Iran and negotiate a non-aggression pact with Tehran on their own terms US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office on 16 March 2026

Watch: Trump admits Iran war caused election losses US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the construction site for the ballroom on Wednesday, said that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party's resounding midterm election defeat

US hands out sanctions over accusations of supplying Iran with air defence systems The US sanctioned two individuals and another entity accused of aiding Iran in sourcing man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)

Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.

Iran's IRGC says two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after using an "unauthorised route".

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections

The Trump era is over. The world should take note Submitted by David Hearst on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 21:38 If the Netanyahu camp is trembling at where the US appears to be headed, Gulf leaders should be in no less than a panic An Iranian demonstrator carries a placard depicting US President Donald Trump during a rally in Tehran, on 4 November 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off It took nine months, but regime change has finally been achieved

'Freed up or congressionally constrained': Is Trump more or less likely to resume war on Iran? The Democrats secured a sweeping midterm election victory on Tuesday, but one critical question remains unresolved: isUSPresident Donald Trump now more or less likely to resume thewar on Iranwith the election cycle over? Before the midterms, the US appeared to beon the vergeof launching a new, wide-scale attack against Iran

Trump's handling of tariffs, the Iran war and an array of Washington-area construction projects are sure to face sudden pushback from newly empowered Democrats.

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship suspended operations after its operator said the rising costs of fuel from the Iran war made its journey financially untenable.

A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.